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Friday, August 16, 2013

Kelsey Macke’s DAMSEL DISTRESSED Cover Design Contest

Kelsey Macke’s DAMSEL DISTRESSED (Spencer Hill Contemporary,
2014) is the story of Imogen Keegan, a seventeen-year old girl who has been
stuck in a cycle of clinical depression, self-harm, and baked-goods-addiction since
her mom died seven years ago.

The book, DAMSEL DISTRESSED, is equal parts hurt and heart,
and is held together by Imogen’s journal entries of poems, doodles, lyrics, and
the “back stage” musings of a theatre-loving girl who is so much more than the
sum of her parts.

Imogen’s journal is part of the prose, but the line between
fiction and reality blurs when readers have the ability to use their computer
or mobile device to access all kinds of interactive online content.

The cornerstone of this supplemental content is the album of
real life songs, written and performed by the author as part of the band,
Wedding Day Rain called IMOGEN UNLOCKED.

The inside of the book is highly interactive and driven by the
readers’ experience.

The creative team wants nothing less for the outside of the
book as well!

So, in the spirit of community and collaboration, we’re
having a cover contest!

The DAMSEL DISTRESSED cover contest will be open from August
16th until September 22nd, 2014.

We’re so excited to see all of the incredible ideas you have
that will tap into Imogen’s story.

There will be three rounds, each narrowing the entries, and
culminating in a public vote for one of three top slots! Additionally, ten
semi-finalists will win a $10 itunes gift card and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift
card. The grand prize winner will not only earn the design commission and a
copy of the book once printed, but will also have the opportunity to design the
album artwork and swag!

If you or someone you know is eager to dive into the world
of publishing design, this is a great opportunity to grow a portfolio and get
paid!

For full details on the contest, including all terms,
conditions, and instructions for submitting your design, visit www.damseldistressed.com!

Kelsey Macke is a
twitterphile, (@KelsNotChels) and enthusiastic Nerdfighter. DAMSEL DISTRESSED
is her first novel. www.KelseyMacke.com